Catering Assistant

3 weeks ago

Erskine, United Kingdom LittleInch Ltd Full time

A catering assistant (also known as a kitchen assistant or kitchen porter) cleans kitchens, taking care of all aspects of hygiene as well as helping to prepare food and serve it to residents.

The role of a catering assistant is to help out in the kitchen and to be responsible for hygiene and cleanliness within food preparation areas. Assist with preparing catering orders, and serve food items after preparing them.

Catering assistants are also responsible for carrying out basic food preparation tasks, such as washing and peeling food, organise the store room, as well as being responsible for unloading deliveries from suppliers.

Collect and dispose of waste. A catering assistant may be asked to clean and cut up meat, fish and vegetables, as well as operate machinery.

It is important that catering assistants are good communicators, not only to succeed in their contact with residents but also their co-workers. They must also be able to operate as part of a team, as will be working alongside head chefs, carers, and care home managers.

Hours can vary, and shifts may be part time or full time. Working at weekends, and on public holidays is expected.

**Responsibilities**

Cleaning the kitchen, including washing kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls.

Carrying out basic food hygiene preparation tasks.

Ensure chefs are equipped with the food and tools they need.

Help the chef get ready for service by preparing food. Catering assistants may be expected to peel, trim or wash food so it is ready to be cooked.

Loading and unloading the dishwasher

Helping to serve meals to residents

**Skills and Qualifications**

Enthusiasm

Ability to work quickly but efficiently

Ability to work well in a team

Good communication skills

Excellent customer service during resident interaction

High standards of personal hygiene

An interest in food and catering

Previous experience of working in a kitchen is an advantage, however supervised training is provided on the job, including instruction on how to prepare meals and handle equipment.

Employees will be provided with a uniform.

Please note due to the volume of applicants we receive it is not always possible to respond to all applicants.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Erskine, PA8 6HA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Catering: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JY/KC

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